Take the Car and Check Out These 4 Picnic Spots Near Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville, NC, has beautiful parks and natural areas ideal for a relaxing afternoon picnic amidst lush greenery. Pack a delicious spread of delectable treats in a basket and head down the road in a Volkswagen Jetta, Taos, or Tiguan to the picturesque picnic spots below.

1. Fayetteville Rose Garden

Enjoy a romantic picnic between 1,000 fragrant rose bushes in three dozen varieties in the astonishing Fayetteville Rose Garden at 2201 Hull Road on the Fayetteville Technical Community College campus. Unpack your picnic basket under the gazebo overlooking the magnificent display of color or beside one of the fountains and marvel at the tranquility and beauty surrounding you.

2. Cape Fear Botanical Garden

The Cape Fear Botanical Garden at 536 North Eastern Boulevard in Fayetteville spreads over 80 acres of magnificent landscaped gardens and breathtaking natural areas between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek. Stroll through the beautiful gardens on one of the picturesque pathways to admire the many native and exotic plants, find the perfect spot to spread your blanket on the lawn, and enjoy a scenic picnic overlooking the river. 

3. Cape Fear River Trail

The paved 10-foot wide multi-use Cape Fear River Trail, part of the East Coast Greenway, offers plenty of beautiful spots for scenic picnics along the way. The trail winds for 7 miles through hardwood forests filled with wildlife, over picturesque wooden bridges, a historic covered bridge, and along a boardwalk through a marsh and wetlands.

It’s a leisurely amble over mostly flat terrain that gets slightly hilly, with interpretive signs about the area’s 700 species of plants and 150 species of birds. The trail is accessible from J. Bayard Clark Park at 631 Sherman Drive and the Jordan Soccer Complex at 445 Treetop Drive in Fayetteville. 

4. J. Bayard Clark Park and Nature Center

One of the most scenic spots for peaceful picnics is on the back deck of the Nature Center in J. Bayard Clark Park at 631 Sherman Drive. From the deck, you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding woodlands and one of the highest waterfalls on the coastal plain.

Before you head out with your picnic basket, take a closer look at the history displays, nature exhibits, and live North Carolina reptiles and amphibians inside the Nature Center. After your picnic, you can see what the alligators, turtles, and snakes are having for dinner. 


Get your picnic basket ready, load it full of your favorite eats and treats, and invite your family and friends for lunch in the most beautiful areas in the city. To ensure your car gets you where you want to go and never lets you down, call Valley Auto World Volkswagen today to schedule a maintenance appointment and keep your engine running smoothly. 

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